Languages
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and meaningful Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. This ancient tradition celebrates the lives of the deceased, acknowledging the cycle of life and death. In this blog, we’ll delve into the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of Dia de los […]
I am inspired to write this blog on the auspicious occasion of Guru Poornima. in Hindi, Guru is a teacher and Guru Poornima is the day of full-moon, when disciples pay their respects and gratitude to their Gurus, who have guided them on their journey of learning. Disciples seek blessings from Gurus. At this moment, […]
Very recently I have visited Sikkim and like most of us, I too had got some previous information from internet, friends and family who had already been there. In this blog I would like to however pen down my personal experience and opinion based on the facts seen and lived. I certainly want to put […]
Every entry of my blog would always reiterate this fact: “Language cuts down all the barriers of communication.” The only reason I believe in it is because it is true! It not only shovels down communication hurdles, but also any mental blocks we carry within us regarding communication with the unknown, or any inhibitions if […]
„Wer fremde Sprachen nicht kennt, weiß nichts von seiner eigenen.“ (“He who knows no foreign languages knows nothing of his own.”) – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Language and expression are the keys to our world – this is a point I stand by. For as long as I can remember, I have been on a […]
And we are merely the players. True that, we thought of creating the same stage, with a modification and present the it in different languages. It was indeed a milestone moment when few of our students put up an incredible stage performance in the form of skits, poems, songs, speeches and dance in not one, […]
At first, this may seem as if there is no connection! But I promise that after you read today’s blog, you will start thinking differently. We know that people all over the world often meet up over coffee, tea, drinks, lunch, dinner, tapas (Spanish snack outing) for casual occasions, as well as official meetings. As […]
For this time my blog is going to deviate from its ‘language’ or rather ‘German language’ theme. On suggestion of one of my students, I am inspired to write a small piece of my learning on my spiritual journey. Certainly I am neither a professional, nor a preacher. I simply believe in assimilating my experiences […]
In many of my previous blogs, I have already mentioned distinct features of German culture. Today however I want to talk about a couple of them, which though distinct, yet seem to be so much known to us. This has been particularly evident to me during this time of year – May – when in […]
It feels good to bounce back after a break, with new ideas and renewed energy. German has always been like a song, which I keep humming in my mind and heart. I have never ceased the learning process. This doesn’t mean I sit with books, which honestly speaking, I would like to revisit, but in […]